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Let's now all walk forward together

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The sight of millions of South Africans standing in long queues to vote in the nation’s fifth national and provincial elections will live long in our memories. Wherever citizens voted throughout the country they would have noticed the enthusiastic and smiling faces of young people, many of whom cast their vote for the very first time.

Grace period discount for e-tolls extended

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Pretoria - The Department of Transport has extended the grace period discount for e-toll invoices for the period 3 December 2013 to 28 February 2014, without the alternate user tariff being applied, for these transactions.

Premier: Protest within framework of law

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has called on communities to exercise their right to protest within the framework of the law to avoid violent confrontation with police.

Condolences sent to families of deceased learners

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Pretoria - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Tuesday sent her heartfelt condolences to the families of the five learners, who tragically lost their lives in a horrific motor vehicle accident in KwaZulu-Natal.

Helen Joseph Hospital honours nurses

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Pretoria – Following the successful commemoration of International Nurses’ Day on Monday, Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg, has dedicated the entire week to nurses with a host of activities planned to take place at the hospital.

Africa unites in cultural festival

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Pretoria – The annual four-day Gcwala-Ngamasiko Cultural Festival is expected to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the continent.

New training centre to empower black farmers

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Pretoria – A R60-million multi-purpose training and development centre, to be built at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, is expected to give up-and-coming black commercial farmers a boost.

Police visibility in platinum belt intensified

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Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed the assurance by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa that police visibility in the platinum belt is to be intensified in anticipation of Lonmin mineworkers returning to work.

Elections showed our democracy is vibrant

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South Africa has much to celebrate after the peaceful national and provincial elections. Regular, credible and peaceful elections have come to define the essence of our nation. These elections are yet another milestone on our 20 Years of Freedom journey and an indication of the maturity of our democracy.